NW2 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cricklewood in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00000685 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW2 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW2 1DF.
416
35
£ 48,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
78% of homes in NW2 1DF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 35).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1DF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW2 1DF is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Anson Primary School
Hampstead School
Mora Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
Claremont Primary School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Mandalin0.9 km
- Newcare Pharmacy and Health Food0.9 km
- Artisan Vapor and Food0.3 km
- 84 West Brasserie & Grill0.3 km
- Home Chocolate Factory Ltd0.3 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Abyssinia Restaurant0.5 km
- Bradok0.5 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Zombie Games Cafe0.6 km
- Amouage0.5 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Brent Foodstores0.3 km
- Fair Deal0.3 km
- Food & Wine0.9 km
- Euro Food & Wine0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Windmill Guest House Bar0.5 km
- Barretts0.2 km
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.5 km
- The Gower Club1.0 km
- The Queensbury0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- KASPAS DESSERTS CRICKLEWOOD0.5 km
- ALOHA POKE/ALOHA SUSHI/ALOHA BUBBLE TEA0.3 km
- Lezziz Express.0.9 km
- Golden Wok0.6 km
- Best Mangal0.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood0.2 km
- Brondesbury Station1.5 km
- West Hampstead Thameslink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cricklewood Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21DF · Data under Open Government Licence